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Residents urge council to reconsider street fee, question water rates and budget priorities

Amarillo City Council · August 12, 2025
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Summary

Multiple residents criticized the proposed street fee on utility bills, questioned water rate structure and meter access fees, and urged the council to rein in spending and prioritize repairs over new projects.

Several Amarillo residents used the public-comment period to press the City Council on fiscal priorities and proposed utility billing changes. Alan Feingold, a city resident who has spoken to council before about water rates, described the meter or access charge as mandatory regardless of usage and said the ratio of residential meter fees to commercial charges appears “unjust.” He asked the council to hold a longer session to review…

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